The north of Brussels (Heyzel) becomes a real culture- and leisure destination. Visit the Atomium, enjoy Mini-Europe afterwards (at the foot of the Atomium) and take a swim at the Océade swimming paradise (neighbour of Mini-Europe). Do you dare to take all slides? You enjoy all this at a preferential price.

To mark the occasion, Brussels’ iconic attraction will be hosting three temporary exhibitions (two of which will be held in the ADAM - Brussels Design Museum). Collectively entitled Galaxy 58, they will be devoted to Expo 58.

PEOPLE OF 58 [Atomium]
Through many documents, videos, photos, objects and costumes mostly unpublished: the extension of the permanent exhibition of the Atomium is more particularly devoted to people who have made Expo 58 and the past experiences.

GRAPHIC 58 [ADAM - Brussels Design Museum]
The graphic universe of Expo 58 was very innovative for its time. The Museum will present its major constituents, such as forms, colors and textures, and why these had such an effect in 1958.

Produced in collaboration with the Fashion and Lace Museum in Brussels, this exhibition illustrates how stylish the visitors of Expo 58 were, on the eve of the Swinging Sixties and in a rapidly changing world.

The Smurf Experience. Both the Atomium as the Smurfs are celebrating their 60th birthday in 2018. That’s why the big international Belgian icons are working to make it an exceptional year.
Starting from the opening in June on the Heizel Plateau, the Smurf Experience will join efforts with the Atomium to offer reduced priced tickets to the many families who would like to explore their respective worlds (distance between both locations is 150m).

Sourire 58 [Smile 58] : an official Comic Book to mark Expo 58’s 60th anniversary. This geopolitical thriller is set right in the heart of the 1958 World’s Fair!
The artist, Baudouin Deville, recreates the typical atmosphere of Brussels with passionate attention to detail. The comic book is written by historian Patrick Weber and the adventure is a perfectly documented story of fiction [french & dutch].

And in order to emphasise the link between the Atomium’s 60th birthday and the publication of the comic book Sourire 58, images from the book will be displayed in an outdoor exhibition installed at the foot of the Atomium, from March to September 2018.

FLO 58 beer will be recreated for the Atomium’s 60th birthday. The Flobecq brewery, which produced a beer for Expo 58, will recreate this exceptional brew. The special vintage will be unveiled on 23 March 2018.

Producing a pleasantly warm glow, this iconic Cervoise beer subtly combines tradition and modernity, just like the Atomium, both today and 60 years ago.

The taste sensations produced by this beer are similar to those of the original 50’s brew, and yet it is 100% ORGANIC. Through this love story, brewer John Christian Kavakure aims to reconnect with Expo 58, appealing to those who recall it fondly and new generations alike.

An Atomium MeisterSinger watch. In 2018, the famous MeisterSinger company will bring out a watch in tribute to the 60th anniversary of this most Belgian of buildings. A limited edition of just 60 watches will delight collectors [model ED-BE18].